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Healthy Street Corn Chicken Bowl loaded with fresh ingredients and flavor

Healthy Street Corn Chicken Bowl

A nutritious bowl combining juicy chicken, fresh corn, vibrant veggies, and spices, perfect for quick dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast Grilled or pan-cooked
  • 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned) Thawed if frozen
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice Choose based on preference
  • 1 bell pepper chopped Any color
  • 1 avocado diced For topping
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion Diced
Spices and Oils
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For cooking
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Garnish
  • Fresh to taste cilantro For garnish
  • to taste Lime wedges For serving

Method
 

Cooking Chicken
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and the chicken breast.
  2. Season the chicken with chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet, shred it, and set it aside.
Cooking Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add corn, bell pepper, and red onion.
  2. Cook until they are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
Assembling the Bowl
  1. In serving bowls, layer quinoa or brown rice at the bottom.
  2. Top with the cooked corn mixture, shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado.
  3. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. Reheat on low heat to avoid overcooking.